Contents
SECTION I: WHS STUDENT HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION
Woodhaven high school directory
FOREWORD
WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
VISION STATEMENT
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
GET CONNECTED ONLINE
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
SCHOOL DAY
BELL SCHEDULE
SECTION II: STUDENT SAFETY AND WELLNESS
BULLYING AND OTHER AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR TOWARD STUDENTS
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
COUNSELING OFFICE
10
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILLS
10
IMMUNIZATIONS
10
INJURY AND ILLNESS
10
MEDICATION
11
STUDENT SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
11
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
11
VISITORS/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS
12
VOLUNTEERS
12
SECTION III: GENERAL INFORMATION
13
GENERAL INFORMATION ACCIDENTS
13
AGE OF MAJORITY
13
ASSEMBLY
13
CAFETERIA COURTESY
13
DISTRIBUTION AND/OR POSTING OF MATERIAL
13
DRIVING/AUTOMOBILES AT SCHOOL
14
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
15
FOOD/BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
16
HALL PASSES
16
HALLWAY COURTESY
16
INCLEMENT WEATHER
16
LOCKERS
16
LOST AND FOUND
17
MEDIA CENTER
17
NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED PUBLICATIONS
18
PROCEDURE FOR LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY
18
PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
18
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD
18
STUDENT VALUABLES
19
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
19
TELEPHONE CALLS/MESSAGES
19
WARRIOR TRADE - SCHOOL STORE
19
WORK PERMITS
19
SECTION IV: ACADEMICS
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
20
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
20
CLASS OF 2025+ AWARDS/HONORS PROGRAM/VALEDICTORIAN/SENIOR
SCHOLARS
20
COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE
22
DUAL ENROLLMENT
22
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
23
AGE RESTRICTION
23
HONOR ROLL
23
GRADES AND REPORT CARDS
23
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
23
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT REVIEW
24
MAKING UP LOST CREDITS
25
STATE SANCTIONED TESTING REQUIREMENT
25
SECTION V: STUDENT ACTIVITIES
26
SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS
(Yearbook, Newspaper, Internet Media, Broadcasting, Videos)
26
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER
26
ATHLETIC OFFERINGS
26
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES (School Sponsored)
28
DANCES (School Sponsored)
28
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (e.g., Athletics, Marching Band, Student Government,
Clubs, Cheerleaders, Theatre Arts)
29
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
29
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
31
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
31
WHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND CODE OF CONDUCT 31
PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT ELECTIONS
32
ELIGIBILITY RULES
32
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS
33
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
33
SECTION VI: ATTENDANCE
35
DEFINITIONS
35
RESPONSIBILITIES
35
TARDINESS
37
ATTENDANCE VIOLATION STATUS (AVS)
38
DEFINITIONS
38
WHS TARDY POLICY
39
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS
39
TRUANCY
39
VACATIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
39
SECTION VII: STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
41
THEFT
41
TRANSPORTATION BUS PRIVILEGE
41
CHANGE BUS PERMISSION
41
TRANSPORTATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
41
VIOLATION OF BUS SAFETY RULES
42
DRESS CODE
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SECTION I: WHS STUDENT HANDBOOK
INTRODUCTION
Woodhaven high school directory
WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
24787 VAN HORN ROAD
BROWNSTOWN, MI 48134
734-783-3333
MAIN OFFICE
783-3333
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Mr. Jay Vesperman, Principal
Mrs. Diana Price, Secretary
783-3333 ext. 7
Ms. Heather Fondaw, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Dawn Izzi, Assistant Principal
Dr. Peggy McMichael, Assistant Principal
Ms. Gina Gaglio, Secretary
783-3333 ext. 6
Mrs. Christie Smith, Secretary
ATHLETIC OFFICE
783-3333 ext. 5
Mr. Keith Christnagel, Athletic Director
Mrs. Michelle Marvaso, Athletic Bookkeeper
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
783-3333 ext. 3
Mrs. Tracy Artress, Attendance Secretary
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**Parents must call Attendance Office within twenty-four (24) hours of student’s
absence to excuse it.**
CAFETERIA
789-2088
Mr. Joseph Uri, Food Service Coordinator
COUNSELING OFFICE
783-3333 ext. 4
Mrs. Stephanie Friel
A – C
Mrs. Kelsey Smith
D – H
Mrs. Jenna Hagan
I– Mi
Mr. Corey Bucker
Mj – Se
Ms. Teresa Ivy
Sf – Z
Ms. Zariea Williams
College Adviser
Secretary, Ms. Claudia DiResta
DEPARTMENT HEADS
English & Language Arts
Mr. Michael Mayo
Social Studies
Mr. Andrew Lambert
Math
Mrs. Rebecca Jablonski
Science
Mrs. Amanda Pratt
Special Education
Mrs. Jenny Lauterbach
Counseling
Mrs. Kelsey Smith
MEDIA CENTER
789-2093
*Additional information can be found at whs.wbsd.co
FOREWORD
This student handbook was developed to answer many of the commonly asked questions that you
and your parents may have during the school year and to provide specific information about certain
Board policies and procedures.
This handbook contains important information that you should
know.
Become familiar with the following information and keep the handbook available for
frequent reference by you and your parents. If you have any questions that are not addressed in this
handbook, please feel free to give us a call.
This handbook summarizes many of the official policies and administrative guidelines of the Board
of Education and the District. To the extent that the handbook is ambiguous or conflicts with these
policies and guidelines, the policies and guidelines shall control.
This handbook is effective
immediately and supersedes any prior handbook and other written material on the same subjects.
This handbook does not equate to an irrevocable contractual commitment to the student, but only
reflects the current status of the Board’s policies and the School’s rules. If any of the policies or
administrative guidelines referenced herein are revised after April 1, 2015, the language in the most
current policy or administrative guideline prevails. The Board’s comprehensive policy manual can
be accessed on the Internet.
WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Woodhaven High School is to provide an environment which prepares all students as
life-long learners and contributing members of society.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of Woodhaven High School is to provide a rigorous curriculum that is relevant to our
students’ futures in an environment that promotes positive relationships.
FIGHT SONG
Fight, Woodhaven Warriors
We’re proud to sing your song,
Charge Woodhaven Warriors,
You’re brave and true and strong,
Win Woodhaven Warriors,
We’ll always loyal be,
To the victors mighty in a victory.
Onward team.
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
The Board of Education declares it to be the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all
students, regardless of race, color, creed, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, age, national origin, place of
residence within the boundaries of the District, or social or economic background, to learn through the
curriculum offered in this District.
Any person who believes that s/he has been discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, disability,
religion, gender, or national origin, while at school or a school activity should immediately contact the School
District’s Compliance Officer listed below:
Greg Roberts
Director of Human Resources
(734)783-3300
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Complaints will be investigated in accordance with the procedures as described in Board Policy 8000.
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Any student making a complaint or participating in a school investigation will be protected from any
threat or retaliation.
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The Compliance Officer can provide additional information concerning equal access to educational
opportunity.
GET CONNECTED ONLINE
WHS Website: https://www.mywbsd.org/whs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodhaven.high/
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The Board of Education believes that durable and significant learning by a student is more likely to occur
when there is an effective partnership between the school and the student’s parents/guardians ("parents").
Such a partnership means a mutual belief in and commitment to significant educational goals for a student, a
plan for the means to accomplish those goals, cooperation on developing and implementing solutions to
problems that may be encountered and continuing communication regarding the progress in accomplishing
the goal(s). To this end, parents should be meaningfully involved in:
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developing and implementing appropriate strategies for helping their child achieve the learning
objectives that lead to accomplishing the learning outcomes;
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providing a school and home environment which encourages learning and augments, at home, the
learning experiences provided by the school;
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providing for the proper health, safety, and well-being for their child.
SCHOOL DAY
Business Hours: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
School Hours: 7:30 AM (classes begin) – 2:15 PM (classes end)
BELL SCHEDULE
DAILY BELL SCHEDULE
1st Hour
7:30
8:30
8:30
8:35
2nd Hour
8:35
9:30
9:30
9:35
3rd Hour
9:35
10:30
10:30
10:35
A Lunch
10:35
11:05
Lunch
11:05
12:05
Class
B Lunch
10:35
11:05
Class
11:05
11:40
Lunch
11:40
12:05
Class
C Lunch
10:35
11:35
Class
11:35
12:05
Lunch
5th Hour
12:10
1:10
1:10
1:15
6th Hour
1:15
2:15
HALF DAY BELL SCHEDULE
EXAM BELL SCHEDULE
1st Hour
7:30
7:56
DAY 1
7:56
8:01
1st Hour
7:30
8:55
2nd Hour
8:01
8:26
8:55
9:05
8:26
8:31
2nd Hour
9:05
10:30
3rd Hour
8:31
8:57
8:57
9:02
DAY 2
4th Hour
9:02
9:28
3rd Hour
7:30
8:55
8:55
9:33
8:55
9:05
8:55
9:05
9:59
4th Hour
9:05
10:30
10:30
10:04
6th Hour
10:04
10:30
DAY 3
5th Hour
7:30
8:55
Woodhaven High School
8:55
9:05
Bell Schedule
6th Hour
9:05
10:30
SECTION II: STUDENT SAFETY AND WELLNESS
School safety is a responsibility of all members of the learning community. All staff members are
familiar with emergency procedures. Should a student be aware of any dangerous situation or
accident, s/he must notify any staff person immediately.
Students with specific health care needs should deliver written notice about such needs to the School
Office.
BULLYING AND OTHER AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR TOWARD STUDENTS
Prohibited Conduct
1. Bullying. Bullying of a student at school is strictly prohibited. For the purposes of this
policy, “bullying” shall be defined as:
a.
Any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication, that is
intended or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm one or more
students either directly or indirectly by doing any of the following:
2. Substantially interfering with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of one
or more students;
3. Adversely affecting a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the District’s
educational programs or activities by placing the student in reasonable fear of
physical harm or by causing substantial emotional distress;
4. Having an actual and substantial detrimental effect on a student’s physical or mental
health; or
5. Causing substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly
operation of the school.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The Student Code of Conduct within the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District outlines the
rights and responsibilities of students during school and school-related activities, alongside the
repercussions for breaching school rules. It identifies behaviors that jeopardize safety and hinder
learning opportunities for all members of the school community, emphasizing actions that foster
positive behavior and academic growth rather than punitive measures. The district is committed
to cultivating a positive learning environment where all stakeholders, including students,